A Guide to Credit And Borrowing

The consumer credit market can be a confusing place, full of complicated maths and an overwhelming array of choices, with more than a few people willing to sell you their products and services. It can be very hard to make a sound choice, and many consumers end up getting into trouble because of poor or rash decisions.

This site aims to arm the consumer with vital information regarding credit, debt and borrowing, to enable the consumer to take confidence in their decisions.

This website is primarily intended for UK visitors; some of the information will not be relevent for visitors from other countries.

Articles

These articles are included to inform the visitor, and to make some sense out of what is often a confusing field.

Before You Borrow
Find out how to work out what you can afford to borrow and how much the repayments will really cost you.

If You Borrow
If you do decide to borrow, what options are open to you?

What Type of Plastic
Understand the different types of cards available to you as a consumer.

Residential Mortgages
Most people will need to take out a mortgage in order to buy a property. This article is a guide to some of the pitfalls you need to avoid.

Commercial Mortgages
This guide will help you to understand what commercial mortgages are, when you can use them and the advantages and disadvantages of getting a commercial mortgage.

Coping With Debt
Debt out of control? Don't panic. Read this article.

If You've Borrowed Too Much
More debt handling advice.

Where To Get Help
Organisations that will help you deal with debt.

Glossary
Confused by all the jargon? This glossary will help.

News

Find out what's happening in the world of consumer credit. Click here for the latest headlines.

Directory

Here are sites that are relevent to consumer credit issues.

Popular Searches

Here is a list of the most popular credit searches on the internet.

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Other Searches
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Mortgages
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